2008-2009 Employee Charitable Contribution Campaign

Employee Advisory
Services (EAS)

Drug Free
Workplace

Annual Service and Retirement Awards

Unions

The Office of Employee Relations is located in the Division of Human Resources, 316 College Hall.

The mission of the Office of Employee Relations is to value and acknowledge each and every University employee as someone who contributes to the achievement of the University's mission. Employee/employer issues are resolved in a climate of respect through guidance and counseling, and the consistent application of University policy and other negotiated terms and conditions of employment.

Concern Employee Advisory Services

Montclair State University has made arrangements with Concern EAP Inc., an affiliate of Atlantic Health Systems (AHS) to assist University employees in classified (AFSCME, CWA, IFPTE, and PBA) titles and members of their households who may be experiencing financial, legal, or personal problems.

Concern EAP specializes in identifying and treating problems that can lead to emotional distress, alcohol and substance abuse, and marital or family stress. It is not usual for these types of crises to affect job performance. They can also have a serious negative impact on an individual's personal and family life. Problems that are promptly identified and treated can be resolved successfully to the benefit of all concerned which is why the University is offering this service. Concern EAP services are provided at no cost to the employee and members of their households and rendered by a group of racially/ethnically diverse and experienced male and female counselors at a number of convenient off-campus locations. All contact with Concern EAP, and their records, is confidential.

Please feel free to contact the staff of ConcernEAP to avail yourself of the services at 1 (800) 242-7371 0r (973) 451-0025, or contact Gilbert Rivera, Assistant Vice President for Employee Relations and Compensation at x5317 if you need further information about this service.

Drug Free Workplace

The State of New Jersey is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for all State employees in order to protect the health and safety of State employees and the public. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a drug in the workplace is prohibited.

Montclair State University takes alcohol and drug abuse very seriously. The reason we take these matters seriously goes beyond legal requirements. The abuse of alcohol and/or drugs poses severe health and behavior risks for the individual, including impaired concentration, judgment and reasoning, as well as higher risk of accidents, injuries and various diseases. Further, we know that alcohol and drug abuse is likely to have serious negative effects on job performance.

From the legal perspective, employees who violate our policies, or local, State or Federal law will be subject to disciplinary sanctions. These sanctions may range from a disciplinary action resulting in termination as well as referral for prosecution. Sanctions may also include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.

We offer a number of drug and alcohol counseling and treatment programs each year and you are encouraged to contact Ms. Helen Caruso, Office of Employee Benefits, extension x4394 if you are interested in learning more about these programs.

Annual Service and Retirement Awards

The Division of Human Resources hosts an Annual Service and Retirement Award ceremony honoring faculty and staff members for their years of service to the University. Service Awards are awarded for each five year interval of continuance employment.